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@oakcentral presents a very special premiere next

@oakcentral presents a very special premiere next Wednesday, September 18 💥 “Muralists of Oakland” is a documentary series showcasing the transformative power of public art in Oakland. Featured artists include @wolfepack_studios, Andre Jones of @thebampart, @abgprojects and more ❤️ Watch the documentary at @crybabyoakland at 6 pm next Wednesday and be sure to grab tickets at @oakcentral 🎟️

Film produced by @oakcentral @townfuturist and Korise Jubert III #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandartist #mural #muralpainting #muralart #muralartist #muralist #publicart

Opening Reception TONIGHT at @werkshack 💫 Check

Opening Reception TONIGHT at @werkshack 💫 Check out “Rooted Pathways” by @artbyshido and @kosa_arts tonight from 6-9 pm

❤️ Artist Talk
❤️ Drinks & bites
❤️ Good vibes

The exhibition curated by @carrietorium features paintings, a mural piece and sustainable fashion. On view through 10/26 open Saturdays 2-5 pm and by appointment

Very exciting Call for Artists from @sf_arts_commi

Very exciting Call for Artists from @sf_arts_commission for @flysfo Terminal 3 West ✈️

The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for multiple art opportunities at SFO. Visit @sf_arts_commission for more info. Deadline to submit is October 7!

New public artwork by @jetmar1 at the Fruitvale BA

New public artwork by @jetmar1 at the Fruitvale BART Station 💥 made in collaboration with @sfbayarearapidtransit ❤️

📸 by @jetmar1 #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandartist #mural #murals #muralist #muralart #muralartist #muralpainting

It’s the last First Friday of the summer ☀️

It’s the last First Friday of the summer ☀️ Get out while the weather’s warm and see what Oakland’s galleries are showing off 🙂‍↔️

🌟 Opening Reception and Artist Talk at @johansson_projects for their new exhibition by @annafidlerart and @ivancarmonarosario

🌟 Group exhibition “Liminal Space” on view at @slate_art featuring paintings by @donaldson_fine_art and @katezimmerart

🌟 Three solo exhibitions at @mercury20gallery including sculptural works by @hopibeart

🌟 Paintings by @jayne.biehn and @laurapaladini.art at @uptownfineart

🌟 Wild group exhibition “Surreal Insectica and the Goo Goo Zoo” at @transmissiongallery

🌟 Figurative paintings by @janefisher1608 about victory at @gearboxgallery

#oakland #oaklandart #oaklandartmurmur #oaklandartist #firstfriday

Check out this week’s Artist Resources ❤️

🌟 @sf_arts_commission and @cccsanfrancisco are accepting applications for their Chinatown Artist Registry until October 7! Accepted artists will enter into contract for public art opportunities in San Francisco’s Chinatown

🌟 @eastbayphotocollective and @ebpcodarkroom have announced their schedule of Fall Workshops! Sign up for their photo based, educational workshops 💫

#oakland #oaklandart #oaklandartist

It’s a beautiful day for some art! Stroll around

It’s a beautiful day for some art! Stroll around Oakland’s art galleries and see some fabulous shows before they close ☀️

🌟 it’s the last day to see @andrewcatanese’s solo exhibition at @johansson_projects in Uptown Oakland

🌟 @grayloftgallery closes “Among the Trees” with a reception today from 4-7 pm in Jingletown

Check out these spots on @25thstoakland

🌟 @uptownfineart exhibits @jayne.biehn and @laurapaladini.art open today

🌟 Right next door, check out “A Sense of Place” at @mannagalleryoakland

🌟 @mercury20gallery has three solo shows up plus fabulous work by @boh_on_the_road in the Back Room Gallery

#oakland #oaklandart #oaklandartist

This week’s Artists Resources & Opportunities 💫

🌟 @eastbaycf’s applications are open for their East Bay Fund For Artists. Apply now through September 9! Visit @eastbaycf for more info

🌟 Eppich Arts has a Call for Artists for their Art Along the River that features art forward markets and curated installations. Applications at eppicharts.com

🌟 Registration for @eastbayopenartstudios is open for a few more days! Show your artwork and participate in this vibrant, community wide event 💗

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